Hopkins Elementary School

210 May St
Somerset, KY 42501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 698 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Hopkins Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 698 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 10% in KY
  • : 63% (Top 5%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hopkins Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Hopkins Elementary School's student population of 698 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
698 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Hopkins Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hopkins Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#99 out of 1267 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hopkins Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hopkins Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hopkins Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hopkins Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
8%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hopkins Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hopkins Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
82%
72%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hopkins Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Hopkins Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hopkins Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hopkins Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hopkins Elementary School's ranking?
Hopkins Elementary School is ranked #99 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Hopkins Elementary School often compared to?
Hopkins Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shopville Elementary School, Pulaski Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Hopkins Elementary School?
698 students attend Hopkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Hopkins Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hopkins Elementary School?
Hopkins Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hopkins Elementary School offer ?
Hopkins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hopkins Elementary School part of?
Hopkins Elementary School is part of Somerset Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 698 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 63% (Top 5%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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